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Former Beatles member, Ringo Starr, right, performs alongside Dave Stewart, left, on a stage above St. George's Hall in Liverpool during the opening event of the city's reign as European Capital of Culture 2008, in Liverpool, England, Friday, Jan. 11, 2008. The events during the opening ceremonies over the weekend have been organized by Nigel Jamieson, who designed ceremonies for the Sydney Olympics and Manchester Commonwealth Games, along with the help of local artist and cultural entrepreneur Jayne Casey. (AP Photo/Jon Super)